breach of peace

Example Sentences

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The magistrate said the protest could have incited other people to join, and cause a breach of peace.

From BBC • Sep. 29, 2022

Mr. Mills was arrested and charged with breach of peace.

From New York Times • Sep. 13, 2022

The woman was arrested and charged with second-degree breach of peace.

From Fox News • May 28, 2020

One ended in an apology, another challenger earned a court martial for his offense, and the third challenger was arrested for breach of peace.

From Washington Times • Mar. 22, 2020

An embassy was upon this sent from Athens to Sparta, to complain of the breach of peace; but the ambassadors found their journey needless, Sphodrias being then under process by the magistrates of Sparta.

From Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans by Clough, Arthur Hugh